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- 5105 - Nagorno Karabakh exodus: More than half the population has fled the war torn region into neighbouring Armenia
Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says, in the coming days, there will be no Armenians left in the enclave. Also: safer brain surgery using AI possible in two years and, remembering Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon who has died aged 82.
Thu, 28 Sep 2023 - 5104 - Travis King in US custody after North Korea expulsion
The US soldier Travis King, who fled from South to North Korea in July, was transferred into US custody in China before being flown to a US military base. Also: Armenians rush to help Karabakh "brothers and sisters", and are scientists closer to solving the mystery of antimatter?
Thu, 28 Sep 2023 - 5103 - North Korea to deport US soldier Travis King
North Korean media said the private, who's black, had fled because of inhumane treatment and racism in the US military. Also: The exodus continues - it's reported almost half the Armenian population has now thought to have left Nagorno Karabakh, and what would you do if a bear crashed your quiet picnic?
Wed, 27 Sep 2023 - 5102 - US judge says Trump repeatedly inflated property values
A New York judge says the former US president Donald Trump exaggerated his net worth and asset values to get better loans. Also: Canada's Speaker resigns after inviting a man to parliament who had Nazi links, and Japanese scientists are developing a drug to grow new teeth.
Wed, 27 Sep 2023 - 5101 - Thousands flee Nagorno Karabakh, prompting international concern
The USAID chief has described the experiences of those fleeing Nagorno Karabakh as harrowing - while on a visit to the Armenian border where thousands are seeking refuge from the Azerbaijani takeover. Also: A Saudi delegation is paying a rare visit to Palestinian officials in the occupied West Bank as Riyadh continues normalisation talks with Israel, and an A-I app that helps blind people envisage the world around them.
Tue, 26 Sep 2023 - 5100 - 'Chaos' as thousands flee Nagornoh-Karabakh
The International Red Cross steps up efforts to cope with the exodus of ethnic-Armenians. Also: Kyiv claims the Admiral in charge of Russia's Black Sea Fleet died following Ukraine's recent attacks in occupied Crimea, and could scientists have cracked one of mankind's embarrassing problems -- how do you get rid of smelly garlic breath?
Mon, 25 Sep 2023 - 5099 - Ethnic Armenians flee Nagorno Karabakh after military takeover
Armenians flee Nagorno Karabakh as fears grow of an ethnic bloodbath following Azerbaijan's military takeover. Also: a deal to end the Hollywood writers’ strike after almost 150 days, and Lego's plastic bottle recycling plan: why people won't be lining up for blocks.
Mon, 25 Sep 2023 - 5098 - 3 dead in Kosovo monastery stand-off
Belgrade and Pristina blame each other for the violence in the mainly Serb-populated north of Kosovo. Also: Hundreds of ethnic Armenians flee Nagorno Karabakh following Azerbaijan's seizure of the territory, and a NASA space capsule returns to Earth with samples from an asteroid that could shed new light on how planets were formed.
Sun, 24 Sep 2023 - 5097 - Urgently needed aid sent to Nagorno-Karabakh
Food supplies arrive in the Armenian-majority enclave after Azerbaijan captured the disputed territory. Also: Ukraine says senior Russian commanders were injured in a missile strike on its Black Sea fleet HQ, and how French film survives despite not meeting its production costs.
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 - 5096 - The Happy Pod: Teamwork and pride - Saudi women's football
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, the extraordinary growth of women's football in Saudi Arabia, ambitious plans to rewild southern rhinos in Africa, and the fierce competition to be crowned Montenegro's "laziest citizen".
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 - 5095 - Ukraine missile strikes Russia’s Black Sea fleet HQ
A Ukrainian missile damages the Sevastopol HQ of Russia's Black Sea naval fleet in occupied Crimea. Also: The Pope says it's humanity’s duty to rescue migrants crossing the Mediterranean, and the lock of hair on its way back to Ethiopia.
Fri, 22 Sep 2023 - 5094 - Nagorno-Karabakh: anti-government protests are held in Armenia after defeat
Demonstrators are demanding a humanitarian corridor to be opened for Karabakh Armenians. Also: The Indian parliament passes a bill that will reserve a third of seats in the lower house and state assemblies for women, and 7 years after blasting off - a rocket prepares to deliver what scientists hope will be the secrets of how life began on Earth.
Fri, 22 Sep 2023 - 5093 - Biden tells Zelensky US will pay for air defence upgrades in Ukraine
At talks in the White House, the US president told his Ukrainian counterpart that he has approved $325m worth of security assistance for Kyiv. Also: Rupert Murdoch's eldest son Lachlan to head Fox and News Corp, and what has been threatening the orange juice industry in some parts of the world?
Fri, 22 Sep 2023 - 5092 - Peace talks held over Nagorno-Karabakh dispute
The Azeri government meets ethnic Armenians to discuss integrating the region as part of a ceasefire agreement. Also: India suspends visas for Canadian citizens, and King Charles gets warm welcome in French Senate.
Thu, 21 Sep 2023 - 5091 - Azerbaijan hails surrender of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians
Ethnic Armenian separatists agree to disband and give up their weapons as part of a ceasefire. Also: Venezuelan security forces regain control of a prison run by a powerful criminal gang, and the discovery of ancient wooden logs suggests humans were building shelters almost half a million years ago.
Thu, 21 Sep 2023 - 5090 - Azerbaijan announces ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenian separatists will disarm and surrender to Azerbaijan following an agreement reached with the mediation of Russian peacekeepers in the contested territory. Also: Spain's women's football team agree to return to the pitch in exchange for reforms to the sport, and the opera performer who hit back at a mistaken critic.
Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 5089 - Zelensky tells UN that Russian 'evil cannot be trusted'
The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky tells the UN General Assembly that the world must unite to end Russia's aggression. Also: Azerbaijan targets Nagorno-Karabakh and demands surrender, and a new AI tool speeds up search for disease genes.
Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 5088 - Azerbaijan launches military action in disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region
Azerbaijan described the intervention in the majority ethnic Armenian territory as an "anti-terrorist" operation. Also: Canada and India both expel diplomats in a row over the murder of a Canadian citizen and, is the social media platform X about to make all users pay for access?
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 - 5087 - Trudeau says India may be linked to Sikh leader's death in Canada
The Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, says there are "credible allegations" that India was involved in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death. Also: US citizens freed from Iran in $6bn prisoner swap, and the blue crab -- loved by the Koreans.
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 - 5086 - US and Iran swap prisoners
Five Americans have been freed in a deal that sees five Iranians released from US jails and $6 billion in frozen assets made available to Tehran. Also, a new lawsuit claims the Australian government failed to protect the Great Barrier Reef from climate change. And the grandfather of Russian rock music leads a star-studded charity album for Ukraine.
Mon, 18 Sep 2023 - 5085 - Von der Leyen: Lampedusa migrant crisis is a European challenge
The European Commission president promises a detailed plan on a visit to the Italian island, which has seen thousands of migrants arrive. Also: Rescue teams are still recovering bodies in the flood stricken Libyan city of Derna as the international aid effort gathers pace and, the Grammy-award winning producer who has made an album with prisoners in a notorious US jail.
Sun, 17 Sep 2023 - 5084 - Mounting anger over slow response to Libya floods
Furious survivors in the worst-affected city of Derna accuse the divided administration of failing them. Also: Sporadic anti-government demonstrations have been held in Iran - and across the world - to mark the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, which inspired a mass protest movement, and the British comedian, Russell Brand is accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse.
Sat, 16 Sep 2023 - 5083 - The Happy Pod: Superhero dog saves family from fire
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, the superhero hero dog who saved a family from a fire finds a forever home, the international effort to rescue a man from a cave in Turkey. And the electronic bra that can spot signs of breast cancer.
Sat, 16 Sep 2023 - 5082 - Few signs of foreign aid in devastated Derna
International agencies still have to arrive in force to help the victims of the deadly floods in Libya. Also: The former head of the Spanish Football Federation is handed a restraining order over the controversial Women's World Cup kiss and, the acclaimed Colombian artist, Fernando Botero, has died at the age of ninety-one.
Sat, 16 Sep 2023 - 5081 - Special Edition - Artificial Intelligence - who cares?
What is AI? What can it do and what are its current limitations? A tool for good - or should we be worried? Will we lose our jobs? Are we ready to be cared for by machines? Our Tech Editor, Zoe Kleinman, and a panel of international experts explore AI's impact on healthcare, the environment, the law and the arts in a special edition recorded at Science Gallery London.
Fri, 15 Sep 2023 - 5080 - Breakdown in US Motor City
Autoworkers at Detroit's three big car firms launch a simultaneous strike over pay that could cost the economy billions. Also: Scientists discover how brain cells die in Alzheimer's patients, Spanish prosecutor seeks restraining order for disgraced former football president and Iran one year after the Mahsa Amini protests.
Fri, 15 Sep 2023 - 5079 - Hunter Biden indicted on gun charges
He's the first child of a sitting US president to be criminally prosecuted. Also: The Red Crescent in Derna says eleven thousand people are now thought to have died in the catastrophic flooding that swept through the Libyan port, and the bull sharks that adapted swimmingly to life on an Australian golf course.
Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 5078 - UN sends aid after deadly Libya floods
Thousands are feared dead after the catastrophe in the city of Derna. Also: BBC learns a Russian fighter pilot attempted to shoot down a British surveillance aircraft and an Australian multi-millionaire rows back on his controversial comments after a backlash.
Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 5077 - UN says Libya's rival governments coordinating efforts after catastrophic floods
Help is slowing starting to arrive in the Libyan city of Derna. Also: a dog catches a crawling Pennsylvania prison fugitive, and a former US Secret Service agent who witnessed JFK's assassination in 1963 breaks his silence with shooting theory.
Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 5076 - More than 5,000 dead after floods in Libya
Thousands more people are still reported missing in what the United Nations has called a calamity of epic proportions. Also: President Putin meets with Kim Jong Un, and a new look at the life story of rock legend, David Bowie.
Wed, 13 Sep 2023 - 5075 - Rescuers try to get aid to eastern Libya after devastating floods
Two dams and four bridges collapsed near the Libyan city of Derna when Storm Daniel struck on Sunday. Also: US House of Representatives to open Biden impeachment inquiry, and stolen Van Gogh painting handed to art sleuth in Ikea bag.
Wed, 13 Sep 2023 - 5074 - North Korean leader to meet President Putin
Kim Jong Un travelled to Russia on an armoured train. It's not clear where the meeting will take place. Also: Deadly floods in Libya, and the Red Cross and Red Crescent launch an emergency appeal after the earthquake in Morocco.
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 5073 - Morocco urged to accept more aid following earthquake as death toll grows
Rescuers have been using their bare hands as desperate search efforts in Morocco continue for survivors of Friday's earthquake. Ukraine claims to have retaken Black Sea drilling rigs, and Dolly the Sheep creator Ian Wilmut dies aged 79.
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 5072 - Morocco earthquake death toll rises
The death toll continues to rise in the aftermath of Morocco's worst earthquake for more than half a century. Also: We hear from residents in war-torn Sudan, and the toxic culture of British ballet is exposed.
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 - 5071 - Spanish FA president Rubiales resigns over kiss
Luis Rubiales resigns for kissing Spain's team captain Jenni Hermoso after they won the Women's World Cup. Also: Morocco faces a race against time to save survivors in earthquake rubble, and the magical sounds of a primeval European forest.
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 - 5070 - Morocco quake kills more than 2000
Entire villages have been flattened, and families are trapped under the rubble. Also: G20 leaders have come under fire for issuing a watered-down and ambiguous statement on the war in Ukraine. Kyiv said the text was nothing to be proud of, and after days evading capture, Britain's most wanted man is back in custody.
Sat, 09 Sep 2023 - 5069 - The Happy Pod: The little boy making a big difference
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, the blind schoolboy who helped rebuild his school in Yemen, a new app teaching people literacy skills in the Horn of Africa. And, how Tilos has become the world's first zero-waste island.
Sat, 09 Sep 2023 - 5068 - UN: World not tackling climate change 'fast enough'
In It's first 'global stocktake' the organisation warns that radical change is needed, quickly. Also: Newly released documents in the US show that a grand jury in the state of Georgia recommended many more indictments, including that of Senator Lindsey Graham, and, Ezra Collective, become the first jazz band to win the prestigious Mercury music award.
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 - 5067 - Record rain causes floods in Hong Kong
The worst downpour in 140 years shut schools and offices, and left streets under water. Also: The UK's massive manhunt for the terror suspect who escaped prison strapped under a lorry, and what it's like to go on a night out in wartime Ukraine.
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 - 5066 - Stoltenberg: Ukrainian counter-offensive gradually gaining ground
But the NATO chief acknowledged that at 100 metres a day, it was painfully slow. Also: Dozens are killed in an attack by Islamist militants in north-eastern Mali, and Freddie Mercury's piano sells for two million dollars at auction.
Thu, 07 Sep 2023 - 5065 - Japan boyband agency boss resigns amid sex scandal
The niece of, Johnny Kitagawa, the agency's founder has admitted for the first time that sexual abuse happened, as far back as the 1950s. Also: The ousted president of Gabon, Ali Bongo, has been released from house arrest. We find out where he is likely to be now, and despite years of civil war - in Yemen there's a story of hope and change, and we hear from the G20 chef in Delhi.
Thu, 07 Sep 2023 - 5064 - Israeli scientists grow human-like artificial embryo
They've done it without using sperm, eggs or a womb. Also: The US promises another billion dollars' worth of assistance for Ukraine - including depleted uranium ammunition for battle tanks, and the Rolling Stones unveil their first new album in 18 years.
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 5063 - The head of the UN says 'climate breakdown has begun'
It comes as two studies show that this year is likely to be the hottest in human history with alarming consequences. Also: The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, is on a surprise trip to Ukraine, and the plague of bedbugs that's taken hold in France.
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 5062 - Ex-Proud Boys leader jailed for 22 years over Capitol riot
Enrique Tarrio was found guilty of seditious conspiracy and obstructing official proceedings at a Washington court last May. Also: The Spanish women's football coach is sacked amid continuing scandal over controversial kiss, and conservationists to free 2,000 rhinos from a farm in South Africa.
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 5061 - Afghanistan: Millions face ‘catastrophic winter’ as food aid slashed
The cut in rations comes amid growing alarm over shrinking aid for Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Also: Two Swedish oil company executives go on trial accused of complicity in war crimes committed in Sudan, and why the old adage ‘opposites attract’ may be the opposite of good advice for daters.
Tue, 05 Sep 2023 - 5060 - US: Kim Jong Un to meet Putin for weapons talks in Russia
It's believed the North Korean leader will discuss supplying arms to Russia for use in Ukraine. Also: scientists say invasive species are responsible for the majority of plant and animal extinctions, and the search engine Google turns 25.
Tue, 05 Sep 2023 - 5059 - Africa aims to be leader in green energy
The Kenyan president has opened Africa's first climate summit, urging fellow leaders to focus on solutions rather than who's to blame for global warming. Also: Ukraine's Defence Minister confirms he is leaving his post, and we hear from dogs performing with an orchestra in Denmark.
Mon, 04 Sep 2023 - 5058 - Ukrainian generals claim they have punched through a key Russian line
The generals say Ukrainian troops have breached the first line of Russian defences in the south, near Zaporizhzhia. Also: many people killed after air strike on Sudanese capital, and Paul McCartney launches a global search for his missing Beatles' 1961 Höfner guitar.
Mon, 04 Sep 2023 - 5057 - Israeli police clash with Eritrean asylum seekers
Dozens of people are reported injured in Tel Aviv as demonstrations turned violent. Also: Ukraine's tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky detained in fraud case, and US singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett dies aged seventy-six.
Sun, 03 Sep 2023 - 5056 - The Happy Pod: The gift of sight
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, the extraordinary difference a pioneering stem cell treatment has made to one of its patients, the man who saved a toddler as she fell from an apartment block in Italy. And, a chance to hear our politics correspondent, Rob Watson, like you've never heard him before.
Sat, 02 Sep 2023 - 5055 - Lengthy sentences for 2 more Proud Boys
The members of the Pro-Trump group were convicted over the US Capitol attack in January 2021. Also: Christie's cancels sales of jewellery from the widow of a German billionaire who made his fortune during the Nazi era, And Mohamed Al Fayed - the Egyptian businessman who owned Harrods in London has died.
Fri, 01 Sep 2023 - 5054 - Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra has jail term slashed
74-year-old had appealed for a royal pardon from the Thai king. Also: Hong Kong is hit by a massive hurricane and why some bloggers in Russia are allowed to criticise the war in Ukraine.
Fri, 01 Sep 2023 - 5053 - Ramaphosa: South Africa building fire a 'great tragedy'
The President calls for urgent action to address inner city housing problems after dozens were killed. Also: Long sentences for two former leaders of the far-right Proud Boys for their role in the storming of the Capitol building in Washington in 2021, and the massive Watusi bull spotted in the passenger seat of a car on the move in Nebraska.
Fri, 01 Sep 2023 - 5052 - More than 70 dead in Johannesburg fire
A fire in a block of flats in the South African city of Johannesburg has killed more than 70 people. Officials said bodies had been found piled up at a locked gate that had prevented people fleeing. It's not known what caused the blaze. Also: the man the military has named as Gabon's interim leader says the ousted president Ali Bongo had no right to continue in office, and we find out how a team of online love scammers was brought down in Indonesia.
Thu, 31 Aug 2023 - 5051 - International condemnation of Gabon coup
The deposed president, Ali Bongo, appeals for support while under house arrest. Also: Hurricane Idalia batters the US state of Florida before heading to Georgia, and Switzerland proposes sweeping new laws to combat money laundering.
Wed, 30 Aug 2023 - 5050 - Gabon coup: Army annuls elections and seizes power
Military officers have placed President Ali Bongo under house arrest. Also: overnight drone and missile attacks on targets in both Russia and Ukraine, and Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in Florida.
Wed, 30 Aug 2023 - 5049 - Wagner boss laid to rest in Russia
Yevgeny Prigozhin was buried during a private service in his home town of St Petersburg. Also: Evacuation orders are issued in parts of Florida as an extremely dangerous hurricane heads towards the US Gulf coast, and could music from Mozart help to reduce pain in babies?
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 - 5043 - The Happy Pod: Relief and joy: Pakistan cable car rescue
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, huge relief in Pakistan after the rescue of two adults and six schoolboys after a cable car line snapped, the volunteers in Switzerland protecting livestock from wolves and therefore wolves from people, and some of the very best things about this year's Women's football world cup.
Sat, 26 Aug 2023 - 5030 - The Happy Pod: The disabled TV director pushing for change
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, Jordan Hogg and his campaign to get more disabled people working in the film and TV industry, the Ukrainian soldier who became a ballet star after losing both legs in the war, and the surfers rescued after 36 hours adrift off Indonesia.
Sat, 19 Aug 2023 - 5017 - The Happy Pod: Six months on, revisiting the baby born under the rubble
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, Afraa, the newborn rescued from the debris of Syria’s earthquake, is a symbol of hope, the mother and daughter who won the lottery to travel to space, and the dog who surfed to victory at the world championships.
Sat, 12 Aug 2023 - 5004 - The Happy Pod : The Norwegian Nepali duo reaching new heights
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, smashing the record for climbing the world's fourteen highest peaks, the remarkable musician who plays the French horn with his toes, and an eight-year-old chess prodigy from Nigeria - sharing her passion for the game.
Sat, 05 Aug 2023 - 4991 - The Happy Pod: Farmers strike truce with bears
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, the deal to get Colombian coffee growers and bears living in harmony, the power of sound in restoring Australian coral reefs, and how sending a fax can win you a fortune in Taiwan.
Sat, 29 Jul 2023 - 4978 - The Happy Pod: New hope for Alzheimer's treatment
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, a "breakthrough" drug that could slow down Alzheimer's, and the men remaking trees. Plus, solving a puzzle that stumped mathematicians for over 50 years.
Sat, 22 Jul 2023 - 4965 - The Happy Pod: The portable incubator saving lives in a war zone
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, the portable incubator saving lives in Ukraine, a tale of heroics on the streets of Taiwan. And, how putty might help to preserve Australia's coral reefs.
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 - 4952 - The Happy Pod: Everyone has a story to tell
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, how sharing life stories is helping elderly patients connect with their carers. Also, the baby born onboard an express train in Kenya, and China’s “butterfly father” dedicating his life to protecting the beautiful insects.
Sat, 08 Jul 2023 - 4939 - The Happy Pod: Monkey rescue mission
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, 100,000 Sri Lankan monkeys saved from export to China. Also: an Australian man born in a taxi seeks the driver, and the 16-year-old fulfilling a dream by playing Glastonbury.
Sat, 01 Jul 2023 - 4925 - The Happy Pod: Magical voice from the past
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, an old cassette tape brings a mother's voice back to life, researchers find that napping is good for your brain. And: The mission to bring light to bombed houses in Ukraine. Presented by Jackie Leonard and music produced by Iona Hampson.
Sat, 24 Jun 2023 - 4912 - The Happy Pod: Saved from skin cancer
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, thanks for the eagle eyed doctor in Australia who spotted a serious medical problem on a TV interview and issued a very timely warning. Praise in Colombia for the big sister who kept her little siblings alive in the jungle after their plane crashed. And the Mongolian women re-invigorating an old art-form for the twenty-first century. Presented by Jackie Leonard. Music produced by Iona Hampson.
Sat, 17 Jun 2023 - 4899 - The Happy Pod: Rescue mission in Sudan
Around 300 children and babies rescued from an orphanage in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. Also: We hear from one of the researchers helping a paralysed man to walk again, and why some people in Japan are relearning how to smile.
Sat, 10 Jun 2023 - 4789 - The Happy Pod: Back to class for Afghan girls
Our new weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, educating girls in Afghanistan, the Finnish octogenarian mastering Taekwondo, and dogs enjoying art in Greece. Presented by Andrew Peach. Music produced by Iona Hampson.
Sat, 08 Apr 2023 - 4774 - The Happy Pod: Striking gold
Our new weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, how an amateur digger in Australia hit the jackpot, the boy who spent three years camping out for charity, and could the secret to happiness lie in our sweat? Presented by Andrew Peach. Music produced by Iona Hampson.
Sat, 01 Apr 2023 - 4761 - The Happy Pod: The smiling cow
Our new weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, an unusual cow brings joy to Australia, the happiest places in the world are revealed and how shrimps are saving lives. Presented by Andrew Peach. Music produced by Iona Hampson.
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 - 4748 - The Happy Pod
Our new weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, how a computer data centre could heat pools around the globe, Paris Opera appoints its first black star ballet dancer, and a robotic elephant helping to improve animal rights in India. Presented by Andrew Peach. Music produced by Iona Hampson.
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 - 4735 - The Happy Pod
Our new weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, sharing the things about your home country that make you happy, NASA's new head of science on how her dad gave her a love of space, and how bees can not only solve puzzles, but teach each other how to do it. Presented by Andrew Peach. Music produced by Iona Hampson.
Sat, 11 Mar 2023 - 4722 - The Happy Podcast
Our new weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world along with the sounds that bring joy to our listeners. This week, the naughty Finnish huskies who've found a new home, the Caribbean sailor who survived 24 days at sea on ketchup, and the crafty octogenarian who knits for Hollywood. Presented by Andrew Peach. Music produced by Iona Hampson.
Sat, 04 Mar 2023 - 4466 - Special episode: Indigenous peoples
We hear from our Indigenous and tribal listeners around the world, as we mark US Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We also meet an Amazon tribe defending their land from illegal loggers; a Maori singer who makes pop music in his traditional language; Native American chefs bringing cultural foods to the restaurant scene; and more.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 - 4293 - Special episode: Abortion rights around the world
In June, the US Supreme Court overruled Roe v Wade and ended the constitutional right to abortion in America. In a special episode, we investigate the changing dynamic of abortion rights globally in countries like Colombia, China and Ireland. We'll also be examining the restrictions still faced by women in Africa and places like Malta and El Salvador. Audio for this episode was updated on 4 July 2022, due to a factual error in an earlier version.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 - 4125 - Young voices special
Is the nuclear threat real? What does Putin want? Who is winning the war in Ukraine? We took questions on the invasion from young people around the world and looked for answers from BBC correspondents. Jackie Leonard speaks to Martin Forster, a senior child psychologist with the healthcare company, Kry, in Sweden. Listeners' questions are tackled by Vitaliy Shevchenko, Paul Adams, Theo Leggett, Lyse Doucet and Mark Lowen.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 - 4121 - Special: Global News Ukrainecast part 2
A month since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we are collaborating with Ukrainecast again. We answer more of your questions. Jackie Leonard, presenter of the Global News Podcast, alongside Gabriel Gatehouse and Vitaliy Shevchenko from Ukrainecast, guide us through questions about civilian life in the country, military tactics, and the international response to the invasion. BBC chief international correspondent, Lyse Doucet, joins us from Kyiv to talk through what is happening on the ground there, and BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner, tells us the latest on the physical and information war. This episode was made by Chris Flynn. The studio director was Ash Taylor. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 - 4024 - Russia-Ukraine: On the brink of war?Fri, 28 Jan 2022
- 3956 - Omicron versus the world: Your questions answered
As the Omicron variant spreads around the world and cases surge, BBC correspondents tell us how Covid-19 is impacting our lives, our businesses and our economies.
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 - 3761 - Afghanistan Special: Your Questions Answered
BBC correspondents answer your questions about the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan. We ask how did the Taliban overthrow the Afghan government so quickly? What now for human rights, the economy and international relations? Photo:People on board an evacuation flight out of Kabul airport, August 21, 2021 Credit:MoD/PA Wire
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 - 2589 - Global News Brexitcast
We team up with the award-winning Brexitcast team to bring you a special update on what Britain leaving the EU means for you. You’ve sent us questions from around the world and Jackie Leonard puts them to the experts from the podcast that’s all about Brexit. There’s also cake, phew. Spread the word! #GlobalNewsPod #Brexitcast Find the Brexitcast podcast here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/brexitcast
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